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500% tariff on India for Russian oil trade? What's the new bill that Trump has okayed?

Graham said Trump approved the sanctions bill he has been working on with Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

500% tariff on India for Russian oil trade? What's the new bill that Trump has okayed?
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump approved a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that could authorize tariffs of at least 500% on countries buying Russian energy, including India and China. The bill has not passed, and Graham said a Senate vote could come as early as the following week.

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Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator promoting the Russia sanctions bill

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who approved the sanctions bill and has pressed India to stop buying Russian oil

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Richard Blumenthal
D · CT · SEN

Senator who worked on the bill with Graham

ALSO MENTIONED  Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and a U.S. negotiator in efforts to reach a Ukraine peace deal; Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, discussed in Trump's remarks about Indian purchases of Russian oil; Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy mentioned as a negotiator in efforts to reach a Ukraine peace deal; Vladimir Putin, President of Russia and the leader associated with the war and Russian oil revenues

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Trump Signals Support for Graham’s Russia Sanctions Bill

President Trump signaled support for a Russia sanctions bill promoted by Lindsey Graham, which would target countries buying Russian oil. Left-leaning outlets focus on Graham’s praise for Trump’s Venezuela operation and his support for intervention. Center outlets report Trump’s backing while explaining the bill’s potential effects, including steep tariffs and consequences for India. Right-leaning outlets cover both Graham’s rhetoric on Iran and the Russia bill as a means of economic pressure on Moscow.

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